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American Revolution

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What did we call colonists who did NOT want independence from England?
a)
Minutemen
b)
Traitors
c)
Militia
d)
Loyalists
2.
Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?
a)
British
b)
Colonists
3.
What country joined the colonists to help them win the war?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
Netherlands
d)
Africa
4.
The main American strength when the war began was
a)
an army of well-trained militia volunteers.
b)
a large and powerful navy.
c)
an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
d)
a large supply of guns and bullets.
5.
Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following except
a)
better fed.
b)
better led.
c)
better trained.
d)
better equipped.
6.
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it
a)
brought France into the war as an American ally.
b)
ended General Burgoyne's career.
c)
liberated Georgia from British control.
d)
forced the British to leave Canada.
7.
The American cause in the South was kept alive by
a)
Hessian mercenaries.
b)
Loyalists.
c)
guerrilla troops.
d)
foreign volunteers.
8.
In which state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
a)
New York
b)
Georgia
c)
New Jersey
d)
Virginia.
9.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
b)
The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
c)
Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
d)
Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.
10.
Location of winter encampment of the Continental Army which was a low point during the war.
a)
Valley Forge
b)
Monmouth
c)
Saratoga
d)
New York
11.
Strong patriotism was an advantage or strength
a)
Americans
b)
British
12.
Received help from the Hessians
a)
British
b)
Americans
13.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Sam Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

14.

Which (original) Enlightenment thinker influenced the writing of the Dec of Independence?

a)

Carl Marx

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Thomas Jefferson

15.

"Unalienable rights" are similar to which of the following ideas?

a)

right to rebel

b)

natural rights

c)

popular sovereignty

16.

What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?

a)

he persuades the colonists to rebel

b)

he persuades the colonists to remian loyal

c)

he persuades the colonists to immigrate to England

17.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Guilford Courthouse

b)

Trenton

c)

Yorktown

d)

Lexington & Concord

18.

The ___________ fought hard to gain America's freedom from the king of England.

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

freedom

d)

treaty

19.
This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with them (the Americans).
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Lexington and Concord
20.

Which one of these is an advantage or reason that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain in the American Revolution War?

a)

They knew all of the possible hideouts to surprise the British and attack them (forests, woods, behind stone walls, etc)

b)

got help from French soldiers thanks to Ben Franklin

c)

strong leadership from men like George Washington

d)

all of the above

21.

Why was Massachusetts so important during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?

a)

It was the where King George III was born

b)

It was where the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party occurred

c)

It was where the first shot was fired when the Battles of Lexington and Concord started

d)

It was where the American Revolutionary war ended

22.
At the end of the  American Revolution war, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.  What was the most important thing that the American colonists gained from this agreement?
a)
Americans gained their independence(freedom) from Great Britain
b)
Americans decided to keep King George III as their leader
c)
Americans decided to say that Great Britain won the war
d)
Nothing was gained from the signed agreement
23.

Surrounded by French and Continental(Armies) armies, a large British army led by General Cornwallis surrendered here.

a)

Saratoga

b)

Yorktown

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Lexington and Concord

24.
Early revolutionary battle where 1,000 British troops died and realized the American Colonists were tougher than they though.
a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Yorktown
25.
Pamphlet that sparked the independent spirit within the colonies during the revolution.
a)
Common Sense
b)
Catching Fire
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Mayflower Compact
26.
Declaration of Independence was created July 4th of what year?
a)
1607
b)
1773
c)
1781
d)
1776
27.
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness were...
a)
Unalienable rights
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Freedom to live
d)
Will Smith movie
28.
Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
US Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Declaration of the Rights of Man
29.
Which group is in the correct order?
a)
Yorktown, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Lexington and Concord
b)
Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown
c)
Lexington/Concord, Valley Forge, Saratoga, and Yorktown
d)
Valley Forge, Yorktown, Lexington/Concord, and Saratoga
30.
What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?
a)
Charles III
b)
George III
c)
William III
d)
James III
31.
Of the following events, which happened first? 
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
32.
Who was the opponent at Valley Forge?
a)
Winter, starvation, disease
b)
British
c)
French
d)
Indians
33.
In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?
a)
Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British Invasion
b)
Preparing the strategy for the American Victory at Yorktown
c)
Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental Army
d)
Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy
34.

The Declaration of Independence _____.

a)

declared that the colonists were free from English rule

b)

stated that all men are created equal, with certain rights

c)

listed grievances that the colonists had against the King of England

d)

all of the above

35.
What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?
a)
Food, Shelter, and Clothing
b)
Life, Liberty and Death
c)
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
36.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

a)

to secure their inalienable rights

b)

to help people respect one another

c)

to keep other people in check

d)

to create and fund public services

37.

When is it okay to rebel against a government?

a)

Whenever any form of government becomes destructive

b)

It is not okay

c)

Whenever the government makes all my decisions for me

d)

Whenever the government is not doing what the people want

38.

Hit and run ambush style of fighting a war

a)

Sons of Liberty

b)

Minutemen

c)

Mercenary

d)

Guerrilla warfare

39.

Paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country.

a)

Privateer

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Mercenary

40.
Who was chosen to be the  commander of the American Army during the American Revolution because people trusted and believed in him?
a)
George Washington
b)
Paul Revere
c)
Samuel Prescott
d)
William Dawes
41.
After the Treaty of Paris 1783, what was the new natural boundary of the United States?
a)
Appalachian Moutains
b)
Ohio River Valley
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Great Lakes
42.
What are your 3 Unalienable Rights, as expressed by Thomas Jefferson?
a)
Peace, Love and Joy
b)
Life, Liberty, and Property
c)
Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness
d)
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
43.
Who is known as the Father of the U.S. Navy?
a)
John Paul Jones
b)
James Armistead
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Thomas Jefferson
44.
Whose writings inspired Thomas Jefferson with the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Locke
d)
George Washington
45.
Which pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonist to fight for independence from Britain?
a)
The Crisis
b)
Common Sense
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Unalienable Rights
46.

What was the name of the Patriot Army?

a)

US Army

b)

Continental Army

c)

British Army

d)

Privateer Army

47.

Who led the Continental army?

a)

John Adams

b)

George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Charles Cornwallis

48.

What was a mercenary?

a)

person who did not take sides during the war

b)

spy

c)

voluntary soldier

d)

soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

49.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Trenton

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Yorktown

50.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Trenton

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Yorktown

51.

After the Battle at Saratoga, who pledged foreign aid to the Americans?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Canada

d)

Germany

52.

What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

Patriot win that sealed an alliance with France

b)

Battle proved the war would not be an easy win for the British

c)

Last major battle of the war

d)

Turning point of the war

53.

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

a)

Battle of Saratoga

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Battles of Lexington and Concord

d)

Battle of Bunker Hill

54.

Where did the British General Cornwallis surrender to Colonial troops ending the war?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battles of Lexington and Concord

d)

Battle of Ticonderoga

55.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the US?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

Patrick Henry

56.

Who was the famous traitor who switched from the Continental Army's side to the British side?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

Patrick Henry

57.

Who was the patriot famous for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approach of British troops?

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

58.

Minutemen were farmers who _____________________

a)

fought for only a minute

b)

helped the British fight

c)

were ready to fight at a minute's notice

d)

were captured by the British

59.

Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord important?

a)

They ended the French and Indian War

b)

They were the last battles of the American Revolution

c)

They took place in Virginia

d)

They were the first battles of the American Revolution

60.

Thomas Paine published_________________ to encourage more people to join the independence movement.

a)

Common Core

b)

Common Sense

c)

Common Knowledge

d)

Common Hero

61.

During this battle the Continental Army was forced to retreat because they ran out of ammo.

a)

Trenton

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Valley Forge

62.

Which group wanted independence from England?

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

63.

Which group wanted to stay with England?

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

64.

Which battle ended the Revolutionary war. The American and French surrounded them and Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington?

a)

Yorktown

b)

Saratoga

c)

Trenton

d)

Bunker Hill

65.

What was the final agreement that was signed by both sides that gave the United States its independence from England called?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

George's Diary

d)

Treaty of Rockwood

66.
Which document granted the US independence from England?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
d)
Proclamation Act of 1763
67.
Which Battle was a turning point in the War?
a)
Battle of Gettysburg
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Saratoga

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